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'''Bennie Luke Davis''' (May 12, 1928{{spaced ndash}}September 23, 2012) was a [[United States Air Force]] [[General (United States)|general]] who served as the [[List of commanders-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command|commander-in-chief]] of [[Strategic Air Command]], and as the director of Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with its headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The command was the major American nuclear deterrent force with bombers, tankers, reconnaissance aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles.<ref name=AFdotmil>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=5172|title=Biographies: General Bennie L. Davis|publisher=www.af.mil |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref> The Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff coordinated United States nuclear war plans and develops the [[Single Integrated Operational Plan]].<ref name=AFdotmil/>
'''Bennie Luke Davis''' (May 12, 1928{{spaced ndash}}September 23, 2012) was a [[United States Air Force]] [[General (United States)|general]] who served as the [[List of commanders-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command|commander-in-chief]] of [[Strategic Air Command]], and as the director of Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with its headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The command was the major American nuclear deterrent force with bombers, tankers, reconnaissance aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles.<ref name=AFdotmil>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=5172|title=Biographies: General Bennie L. Davis|publisher=www.af.mil|access-date=2012-10-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115090740/http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=5172|archive-date=2012-11-15}}</ref> The Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff coordinated United States nuclear war plans and develops the [[Single Integrated Operational Plan]].<ref name=AFdotmil/>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Davis was born in [[McAlester, Oklahoma]] on May 12, 1928. He graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point in 1950 with a commission as a second lieutenant and a bachelor of science degree. He earned a master of science degree from The [[George Washington University]], Washington, D.C., in 1967; and graduated from the [[Armed Forces Staff College]], [[Norfolk, Virginia]], in 1964; and the [[National War College]], [[Fort Lesley J. McNair]], Washington, D.C., in 1967.
Davis was born in [[McAlester, Oklahoma]] on May 12, 1928. He graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point in 1950 with a commission as a second lieutenant and a bachelor of science degree. He earned a Master of Science degree from The [[George Washington University]], Washington, D.C., in 1967; and graduated from the [[Armed Forces Staff College]], [[Norfolk, Virginia]], in 1964; and the [[National War College]], [[Fort Lesley J. McNair]], Washington, D.C., in 1967.

==Career==
==Career==
[[File:GEN Davis, Bennie Luke (2).jpg|upright|thumb|left|An autographed photograph of Davis during his tenure as a general.]]
After graduation from West Point, he entered the Air Force and attended pilot training at [[Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma]], earning his pilot wings in August 1951. He then was assigned as a twin-engine pilot at [[James Connally Air Force Base]], Texas.


After graduation from West Point, Davis entered the U.S. Air Force and attended pilot training at [[Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma]], earning his pilot wings in August 1951. He then was assigned as a twin-engine pilot at [[James Connally Air Force Base]], Texas.
Davis completed [[B-29 Superfortress]] combat crew training in October 1953 and then reported to Okinawa as a B-29 aircraft commander with the 307th and later the [[19th Airlift Wing|19th Bombardment Wing]]. He returned to the United States with the 19th Bombardment Wing in June 1954 and served as a [[B-47 Stratojet]] aircraft commander and instructor pilot at [[Pinecastle Air Force Base]], Florida. In June 1956 he again moved with the 19th Bombardment Wing, this time to [[Homestead Air Force Base]], Florida.


Davis completed [[B-29 Superfortress]] combat crew training in October 1953 and then reported to Okinawa as a B-29 aircraft commander with the 307th and later the [[19th Airlift Wing|19th Bombardment Wing]]. He returned to the United States with the 19th Bombardment Wing in June 1954 and served as a [[B-47 Stratojet]] aircraft commander and instructor pilot at [[Pinecastle Air Force Base]], Florida. In June 1956 he again moved with the 19th Bombardment Wing, this time to [[Homestead Air Force Base]], Florida.
After completing B-52 combat crew training in September 1961, General Davis become a [[B-52H]] instructor pilot with the [[93d Bomb Squadron|93rd Bombardment Squadron]] at [[Kincheloe Air Force Base]], Michigan. In February 1964 he entered the Armed Forces Staff College. He graduated in June 1964 and was assigned to SAC headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base as a requirements officer in the Aerospace Systems Branch, Plans Requirements Division. General Davis entered the National War College in August 1966 and while attending the college earned a master of science degree.


After completing B-52 combat crew training in September 1961, Davis become a [[B-52H]] instructor pilot with the [[93d Bomb Squadron|93rd Bombardment Squadron]] at [[Kincheloe Air Force Base]], Michigan. In February 1964 he entered the Armed Forces Staff College. He graduated in June 1964 and was assigned to SAC headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base as a requirements officer in the Aerospace Systems Branch, Plans Requirements Division. General Davis entered the National War College in August 1966 and while attending the college earned a master of science degree.
He transferred to [[Clark Air Base]], Philippines, in October 1967 as a [[B-57 Canberra|B-57]] tactical bomber pilot with the [[13th Bomb Squadron|13th Bombardment Squadron]]. The squadron was later redesignated as Detachment 1, 8th Tactical Bombardment Squadron, and he become its operations officer. He flew more than 350 combat hours on 142 missions over Vietnam.


Davis transferred to [[Clark Air Base]] in the Philippines, in October 1967 as a [[B-57 Canberra|B-57]] tactical bomber pilot with the [[13th Bomb Squadron|13th Bombardment Squadron]]. The squadron was later redesignated as Detachment 1, 8th Tactical Bombardment Squadron, and he became its operations officer. He flew more than 350 combat hours on 142 missions over Vietnam.
In August 1968 General Davis joined the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., where he served in the Directorate of Operations as an operations officer and later as chief of the Current Operations Branch, Strategic Operations Division. In August 1970 he was assigned as the Air Force member of the Chairman's Staff Group, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1969 he attended the advanced management program at the [[Harvard School of Business]].


In August 1968, Davis joined the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., where he served in the Directorate of Operations as an operations officer and later as chief of the Current Operations Branch, Strategic Operations Division. In August 1970 he was assigned as the Air Force member of the Chairman's Staff Group, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1969, he attended the six-week advanced management program at the [[Harvard School of Business]].
Davis transferred to [[Randolph Air Force Base]], Texas, in June 1972 to serve as vice commander, U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Center, and deputy assistant deputy chief of staff for military personnel for Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The center was later redesignated the Manpower and Personnel Center. In June 1974 he become commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service and deputy chief of staff, recruiting, for [[Air Training Command]].

Davis transferred to [[Randolph Air Force Base]], Texas, in June 1972 to serve as vice commander, U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Center, and deputy assistant deputy chief of staff for military personnel for Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The center was later redesignated the Manpower and Personnel Center. In June 1974 he became commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service and deputy chief of staff, recruiting, for [[Air Training Command]].

In July 1975, Davis was assigned as director, personnel plans, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He was named deputy chief of staff, personnel (later manpower and personnel) in June 1977. In April 1979 Davis was promoted to General, and took command of Air Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base. He assumed command of SAC in August 1981.


In July 1975 Davis was assigned as director, personnel plans, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He was named deputy chief of staff, personnel (later manpower and personnel) in June 1977. In April 1979 Davis was promoted to General, and took command of Air Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base. He assumed command of SAC in August 1981.
==Later life and death==
==Later life and death==
Davis retired August 1, 1985 <ref name=AFdotmil/> and died September 23, 2012 of natural causes in [[Georgetown, Texas]] where he had been living since his retirement.<ref name=Militarytimes>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/09/air-force-obituary-former-sac-commander-bennie-davis-092712|title=Former SAC Commander Davis Dies|publisher=Military Times |accessdate=2012-09-27}}</ref>
Davis retired on August 1, 1985,<ref name=AFdotmil/> and died September 23, 2012, of natural causes in [[Georgetown, Texas]], where he had been living since his retirement.<ref name=Militarytimes>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/09/air-force-obituary-former-sac-commander-bennie-davis-092712|title=Former SAC Commander Davis Dies|publisher=Military Times |access-date=2012-09-27}}</ref>
[[File:GEN Davis, Bennie Luke (2).jpg|thumb|right|GEN Bennie L. Davis]]


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
{|
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|[[File:COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png|150px]]
General Davis is a command pilot with more than 9,000 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the [[Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force)]], [[Silver Star]], [[Legion of Merit]], [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] with two [[oak leaf cluster]]s, [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]], [[Air Medal]] with seven oak leaf clusters, [[Joint Service Commendation Medal]], [[Air Force Commendation Medal]], [[Presidential Unit Citation]] Emblem and [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]].><ref name=AFdotmil/>
|[[United States Aviator Badge|US Air Force Command Pilot Badge]]

|}
*[[File:Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Air Force Distinguished Service Medal]]
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*[[File:SilverStar.gif|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Silver Star]]
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|width=80}}
*[[File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Legion of Merit]]
|[[Air Force Distinguished Service Medal]]
*[[File:Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] with two oak leaf clusters
|-
*[[File:Bronze Star ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]]
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Silver Star ribbon.svg|width=80}}
*[[File:Air Medal ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Air Medal]] with seven oak leaf clusters
|[[Silver Star]]
*[[File:Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Joint Service Commendation Medal]]
|-
*[[File:Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Air Force Commendation Medal]]
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=80}}
*[[File:Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg|60px|Army and Air Force P.U.C.]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Presidential Unit Citation]]
|[[Legion of Merit]]
*[[File:Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg|width=80}}
|[[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=7|type=oak|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=80}}
|[[Air Medal]] with seven oak leaf clusters
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=Joint Service Commendation ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Joint Service Commendation Medal]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=Air Force Commendation ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Air Force Commendation Medal]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=AF Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon.png|width=80}}
|[[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Air Force Presidential Unit Citation]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=Outstanding Unit ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Outstanding Unit Award|Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=Organizational Excellence ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Organizational Excellence Award|Air Force Organizational Excellence Award]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=|type=oak|name=Combat Readiness Medal ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Combat Readiness Medal]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|name=World War II Victory Medal ribbon|width=80}}
|[[World War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|name=National Defense Service Medal ribbon|width=80}}
|[[National Defense Service Medal]] with one bronze [[service star]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|name=Korean Service Medal ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Korean Service Medal]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=3|type=service-star|name=Vietnam Service Ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Vietnam Service Medal]] with three service stars
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=8|type=oak|name=Air Force Longevity Service ribbon|width=80}}
|[[Air Force Longevity Service Award]] with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
|-
|[[File:RVN Air Service Medal.png|80px]]
|Vietnam Air Service Medal
|-
|[[File:Tong-il Security Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]]
|[[Order of National Security Merit (Korea)|Order of National Security Merit]], Tong-il Medal (Republic of Korea)
|-
|[[File:Vietnam gallantry cross unit award-3d.svg|80px]]
|[[Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)|Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation]]
|-
|[[File:United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon.svg|80px]]
|[[United Nations Korea Medal]]
|-
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg|width=80}}
|[[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]
|}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 9 July 2023

Bennie L. Davis
General Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force
Birth nameBennie Luke Davis
Born(1928-05-12)May 12, 1928
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 2012(2012-09-23) (aged 84)
Georgetown, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1950–1985
Rank General
Commands heldStrategic Air Command
Air Training Command
Air Force Recruiting Service
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal (8)

Bennie Luke Davis (May 12, 1928 – September 23, 2012) was a United States Air Force general who served as the commander-in-chief of Strategic Air Command, and as the director of Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with its headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The command was the major American nuclear deterrent force with bombers, tankers, reconnaissance aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles.[1] The Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff coordinated United States nuclear war plans and develops the Single Integrated Operational Plan.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Davis was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on May 12, 1928. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1950 with a commission as a second lieutenant and a bachelor of science degree. He earned a Master of Science degree from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., in 1967; and graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, in 1964; and the National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., in 1967.

Career[edit]

An autographed photograph of Davis during his tenure as a general.

After graduation from West Point, Davis entered the U.S. Air Force and attended pilot training at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, earning his pilot wings in August 1951. He then was assigned as a twin-engine pilot at James Connally Air Force Base, Texas.

Davis completed B-29 Superfortress combat crew training in October 1953 and then reported to Okinawa as a B-29 aircraft commander with the 307th and later the 19th Bombardment Wing. He returned to the United States with the 19th Bombardment Wing in June 1954 and served as a B-47 Stratojet aircraft commander and instructor pilot at Pinecastle Air Force Base, Florida. In June 1956 he again moved with the 19th Bombardment Wing, this time to Homestead Air Force Base, Florida.

After completing B-52 combat crew training in September 1961, Davis become a B-52H instructor pilot with the 93rd Bombardment Squadron at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan. In February 1964 he entered the Armed Forces Staff College. He graduated in June 1964 and was assigned to SAC headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base as a requirements officer in the Aerospace Systems Branch, Plans Requirements Division. General Davis entered the National War College in August 1966 and while attending the college earned a master of science degree.

Davis transferred to Clark Air Base in the Philippines, in October 1967 as a B-57 tactical bomber pilot with the 13th Bombardment Squadron. The squadron was later redesignated as Detachment 1, 8th Tactical Bombardment Squadron, and he became its operations officer. He flew more than 350 combat hours on 142 missions over Vietnam.

In August 1968, Davis joined the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., where he served in the Directorate of Operations as an operations officer and later as chief of the Current Operations Branch, Strategic Operations Division. In August 1970 he was assigned as the Air Force member of the Chairman's Staff Group, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1969, he attended the six-week advanced management program at the Harvard School of Business.

Davis transferred to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, in June 1972 to serve as vice commander, U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Center, and deputy assistant deputy chief of staff for military personnel for Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The center was later redesignated the Manpower and Personnel Center. In June 1974 he became commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service and deputy chief of staff, recruiting, for Air Training Command.

In July 1975, Davis was assigned as director, personnel plans, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He was named deputy chief of staff, personnel (later manpower and personnel) in June 1977. In April 1979 Davis was promoted to General, and took command of Air Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base. He assumed command of SAC in August 1981.

Later life and death[edit]

Davis retired on August 1, 1985,[1] and died September 23, 2012, of natural causes in Georgetown, Texas, where he had been living since his retirement.[2]

Awards and decorations[edit]

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Korean Service Medal
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
 Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Vietnam Air Service Medal
Order of National Security Merit, Tong-il Medal (Republic of Korea)
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
United Nations Korea Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Biographies: General Bennie L. Davis". www.af.mil. Archived from the original on 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  2. ^ "Former SAC Commander Davis Dies". Military Times. Retrieved 2012-09-27.

External links[edit]

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Preceded by Commander, Strategic Air Command
1981—1985 		Succeeded by
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